From the Ground Up

Heidi Ellsworth and Karol Weyman
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Join OutdoorCoffeeShop™ podcast series, From The Ground Up, as we open up conversations about what is top of mind for outdoor professionals and the overall industry right now! Listen to this podcast to hear a conversation with special guests from the industry in a Q&A format. Pour a cup of coffee and listen to best practices and advice from a variety of business and industry experts.

  1. 4d ago

    Contractor Compliance Updates

    In this From the Ground Up™ episode, host Karol Weyman sits down with John Kenney, from Cotney Consulting Group, to break down the legal, safety and compliance changes affecting contractors and outdoor construction projects. From labor laws and licensing requirements to insurance, liability, environmental rules and local zoning restrictions, they discuss the areas that can have the biggest impact on day-to-day operations. Listen in for practical guidance on how small contractors can stay informed, reduce risk and prepare for the regulatory shifts likely to shape the next 12 to 24 months.  Learn more at OutdoorCoffeeShop.com! https://www.outdoorcoffeeshop.com/  Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up   Sign up for the weekly OCS newsletter! https://www.outdoorcoffeeshop.com/sign-up  Learn more about (Cotney Consulting Group) here! (https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/cotney-consulting-group)  Follow Us!   https://www.linkedin.com/company/outdoorcoffeeshop/about/?viewAsMember=true  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579941432080  https://www.instagram.com/outdoorcoffeeshop/?hl=en  #CotneyConsultingGroup #OutdoorCoffeeShop RoofersCoffeeShop #MetalCoffeeShop #AskARoofer #CoatingsCoffeeShop #OutdoorProfessionals #OutdoorContractors #OutdoorIndustry #landscaping #Hardscaping #PoolsandSpas

    Contractor Compliance Updates

  2. Jul 16

    Smart Watering for Every Season

    On this OutdoorTalk™, host Karol Weyman sits down with Luis Andrade of Heritage Landscape Supply Group to discuss the tools and strategies helping landscape professionals make every drop count. From smart controllers and drip irrigation to rain sensors, drainage solutions and low-water landscape design, this conversation will explore how contractors can improve irrigation performance while supporting sustainability, plant health and long-term client satisfaction. Tune in for practical insights that can help contractors build smarter landscapes from the ground up Learn more at OutdoorCoffeeShop.com! https://www.outdoorcoffeeshop.com/  Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up   Sign up for the weekly OCS newsletter! https://www.outdoorcoffeeshop.com/sign-up  Learn more about Heritage Landscape Supply Group here! https://www.outdoorcoffeeshop.com/directory/heritage-landscape-supply-group Follow Us!   https://www.linkedin.com/company/outdoorcoffeeshop/about/?viewAsMember=true  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579941432080  https://www.instagram.com/outdoorcoffeeshop/?hl=en  #HeritageLandscape #OutdoorCoffeeShop RoofersCoffeeShop #MetalCoffeeShop #AskARoofer #CoatingsCoffeeShop #OutdoorProfessionals #OutdoorContractors #OutdoorIndustry #landscaping #Hardscaping #PoolsandSpas

    Smart Watering for Every Season

  3. Jul 14

    Pump Pad Efficiency and Your Bottom Line

    In this episode of From the Ground Up™, host Karol Weyman is joined by Steven Barnes of AquaStar to break down the pool pump equipment pad and show contractors how smart decisions can save energy, cut costs and impress clients. From hydraulic efficiency and plumbing choices to variable speed pumps and hidden energy drains, Steven covers the pitfalls that can eat into profits. Tune in for actionable tips to deliver cleaner, quieter and more reliable pool systems while keeping your bottom line healthy.  Learn more at OutdoorCoffeeShop.com! https://www.outdoorcoffeeshop.com/  Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up   Sign up for the weekly OCS newsletter! https://www.outdoorcoffeeshop.com/sign-up  Learn more about AquaStar here! https://www.outdoorcoffeeshop.com/directory/aquastar-pool-products Follow Us!   https://www.linkedin.com/company/outdoorcoffeeshop/about/?viewAsMember=true  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579941432080  https://www.instagram.com/outdoorcoffeeshop/?hl=en  #AquaStarPoolProducts #OutdoorCoffeeShop RoofersCoffeeShop #MetalCoffeeShop #AskARoofer #CoatingsCoffeeShop #OutdoorProfessionals #OutdoorContractors #OutdoorIndustry #landscaping #Hardscaping #PoolsandSpas

    Pump Pad Efficiency and Your Bottom Line

  4. Jul 10

    Waterproofing Beyond the Surface

    In this From the Ground Up™ episode, host Karol Weyman talks with Tremco CPG waterproofing experts about the challenges of protecting planters, fountains, rooftop amenity decks and other high-risk spaces. From ponding water and drainage issues to added structural weight and long-term maintenance, the conversation offers practical insight for contractors, facility managers, owners and design professionals looking to prevent costly waterproofing problems before they start.  Learn more at OutdoorCoffeeShop.com! https://www.outdoorcoffeeshop.com/  Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up   Sign up for the weekly OCS newsletter! https://www.outdoorcoffeeshop.com/sign-up  Learn more about (Tremco) here! (https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/tremco)  Follow Us!   https://www.linkedin.com/company/outdoorcoffeeshop/about/?viewAsMember=true  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579941432080  https://www.instagram.com/outdoorcoffeeshop/?hl=en  #TremcoRoofing #OutdoorCoffeeShop RoofersCoffeeShop #MetalCoffeeShop #AskARoofer #CoatingsCoffeeShop #OutdoorProfessionals #OutdoorContractors #OutdoorIndustry #landscaping #Hardscaping #PoolsandSpas

    Waterproofing Beyond the Surface

  5. Jun 30

    Smarter Finances for Customers

    In this episode of From the Ground Up™, host Karol Weyman talks with Hurley Fox of Fox & Partners about the financial challenges and opportunities contractors face while growing their businesses. Hurley shares common financial mistakes outdoor contractors make, strategies for managing cash flow during busy and slow seasons and ways to better understand project profitability. The conversation also explores the reports, systems and technology helping contractors become more financially organized and efficient, while highlighting how Fox & Partners supports business owners in building healthier, more sustainable companies. Tune in to hear how Fox & Partners is empowering contractors with the financial strategies, tools and insights they need to grow with confidence.  Learn more at OutdoorCoffeeShop.com! https://www.outdoorcoffeeshop.com/  Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up   Sign up for the weekly OCS newsletter! https://www.outdoorcoffeeshop.com/sign-up  Learn more about Fox & Partners here! https://www.outdoorcoffeeshop.com/directory/fox-and-partners Follow Us!   https://www.linkedin.com/company/outdoorcoffeeshop/about/?viewAsMember=true  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579941432080  https://www.instagram.com/outdoorcoffeeshop/?hl=en  #fox&partners #Fox&Partners #FoxandPartners #OutdoorCoffeeShop RoofersCoffeeShop #MetalCoffeeShop #AskARoofer #CoatingsCoffeeShop #OutdoorProfessionals #OutdoorContractors #OutdoorIndustry #landscaping #Hardscaping #PoolsandSpas

    Smarter Finances for Customers

  6. Jun 16

    Turf Intelligence in Action

    In this episode of From the Ground Up™, host Karol Weyman is joined by Garrett Bastardi to explore how Flash Weather AI is bringing turf-focused intelligence to agronomy and grounds management. The conversation looks at what makes the company's turf agronomy system unique, why traditional forecasting tools do not always meet the needs of turf professionals and how a more specialized toolkit can help teams make informed decisions. Garrett will also discuss common challenges with tools like turf sensors, the data monitored by the turf agronomy package and how accessible the system is for first-time users looking to better understand and manage turf conditions. Don't miss this episode to see how Flash Weather AI is changing the game for turf management with innovative, data-driven tools. Learn more at OutdoorCoffeeShop.com! https://www.outdoorcoffeeshop.com/  Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up   Sign up for the weekly OCS newsletter! https://www.outdoorcoffeeshop.com/sign-up  Learn more about (Flash Weather AI) here! (https://www.outdoorcoffeeshop.com/directory/flash-weather-ai)  Follow Us!   https://www.linkedin.com/company/outdoorcoffeeshop/about/?viewAsMember=true  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579941432080  https://www.instagram.com/outdoorcoffeeshop/?hl=en  #FlashWeatherAI #OutdoorCoffeeShop RoofersCoffeeShop #MetalCoffeeShop #AskARoofer #CoatingsCoffeeShop #OutdoorProfessionals #OutdoorContractors #OutdoorIndustry #landscaping #Hardscaping #PoolsandSpas

    Turf Intelligence in Action

  7. Jun 3

    Concrete Techniques for Stunning Hardscapes

    In this OutdoorTalk webinar, Karol Weyman is joined by Jeffery Wells from Super-Krete to examine how contractors can elevate their hardscape projects by incorporating colorants, stains, textures and sealers. With a focus on transforming patios, walkways and other outdoor surfaces into premium-looking spaces, experts will share tips on choosing the right materials and techniques, addressing common challenges and maximizing project longevity. Contractors will also discover key innovations in decorative concrete that are reshaping the industry and providing more flexibility and efficiency in design.  Learn more at OutdoorCoffeeShop.com! https://www.outdoorcoffeeshop.com/  Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up   Sign up for the weekly OCS newsletter! https://www.outdoorcoffeeshop.com/sign-up  Learn more about (Super-Krete) here! (CUSTOMER DIRECTORY LINK)  Follow Us!   https://www.linkedin.com/company/outdoorcoffeeshop/about/?viewAsMember=true  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579941432080  https://www.instagram.com/outdoorcoffeeshop/?hl=en  #SuperKrete #SUPERKRETE #OutdoorCoffeeShop RoofersCoffeeShop #MetalCoffeeShop #AskARoofer #CoatingsCoffeeShop #OutdoorProfessionals #OutdoorContractors #OutdoorIndustry #landscaping #Hardscaping #PoolsandSpas

    Concrete Techniques for Stunning Hardscapes

  8. May 28

    Strong Starts With ConcreteReady

    In this From the Ground Up™ episode, host Karol Weyman sits down with Chris A. Loaiza of Sherwin Williams H&C, to talk about the critical role surface preparation plays in outdoor concrete projects. From improving coating performance to saving time on the jobsite, ConcreteReady products are helping contractors work smarter and deliver longer-lasting results. Tune in to hear how the right prep solutions can elevate quality, efficiency and profitability in the outdoor space.  Learn more at OutdoorCoffeeShop.com! https://www.outdoorcoffeeshop.com/  Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up   Sign up for the weekly OCS newsletter! https://www.outdoorcoffeeshop.com/sign-up   Follow Us!   https://www.linkedin.com/company/outdoorcoffeeshop/about/?viewAsMember=true  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579941432080  https://www.instagram.com/outdoorcoffeeshop/?hl=en  #SherwinWilliamsHC, #SHERWINWILLIAMSHC #OutdoorCoffeeShop RoofersCoffeeShop #MetalCoffeeShop #AskARoofer #CoatingsCoffeeShop #OutdoorProfessionals #OutdoorContractors #OutdoorIndustry #landscaping #Hardscaping #PoolsandSpas

    Strong Starts With ConcreteReady
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Join OutdoorCoffeeShop™ podcast series, From The Ground Up, as we open up conversations about what is top of mind for outdoor professionals and the overall industry right now! Listen to this podcast to hear a conversation with special guests from the industry in a Q&A format. Pour a cup of coffee and listen to best practices and advice from a variety of business and industry experts.

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  • Creator
    Heidi Ellsworth and Karol Weyman
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    From the Ground Up